Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote to pass a bill that overhauls the Hatch Act of 1939 that would allow Federal employees to engage in political activities as long as it is outside of the workplace.

Highlights:

- Prohibits Federal workers from running for any local, state, or federal political office
- Prohibits employees from using official authority to affect the outcomes of elections, interfere with a citizen's right to vote or not to vote, or threaten or intimidate an individual from contributing to a campaign
- Bars employees from participating in political activities during work hours or in Federal buildings or offices
- Prohibits employees from wearing any uniform or official insignia while campaigning, or using a government vehicle while campaigning
- Bars federal employees from soliciting political contributions from the general public

Note:

NOTE: THIS IS A SUBSTITUTE BILL, MEANING THE LANGUAGE OF THE ORIGINAL BILL HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SUBSTITUTE BILL TEXT DIFFERS FROM THE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THE TEXT CAN VARY GREATLY.

Legislation -
Bill Passed
(House)
(333-86) -
March 3, 1993(Key vote)

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote to pass a bill that overhauls the Hatch Act of 1939 that would allow Federal employees to engage in political activities as long as it is outside of the workplace.

Highlights:

Permits Federal employees to seek political offices locally, but not for Federal or state offices.

Prohibits employees from using official authority to affect the outcomes of elections, interfere with a citizen's right to vote or not to vote, or threaten or intimidate an individual from contributing to a campaign.

Bars employees from using official information about another employee's employment for political purposes, unless such information is available to the public.

Maintains standards of nonpartisanship for those working in the Federal Election Commission.